New York parking lots are treacherous areas for accidents. You don't expect to get injured while walking in a parking lot and car drivers are often careless while parking. Negligent drivers, poor or broken signage, insufficient lighting, uneven pavement, inadequate maintena......
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According to the National Flooring Institute, trips and falls account for 21.3% of visits to the emergency room each year. New York City has a large number of defective and unsafe staircases, nestled away in public libraries, museums, parks, and other commercial and residential b......
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Filing a lawsuit is the way to recover financial damages following a New York construction accident injury. The time it will take to complete a construction accident lawsuit can be difficult to predict.If you were injured in a New York construction site accident, you should spea......
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Most construction workers in New York are immigrants, and more than half of these immigrant workers are undocumented. Regardless of immigration or employment status, all construction workers have rights designed to protect them if they're injured on the job. Landowner......
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Construction sites across New York are more unsafe because of rushed completion dates. It's important now, more than ever, for construction workers to be equipped with a general concept of how to apply OSHA standards to their work life.The Occupational Health and Safety Ad......
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Lives Lost and Unaccountable CorporationsConstruction worker deaths are on the rise. Last year, 22 New York City construction workers died while on the job. Three perished last month alone. A new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last year provides some incentives for employer......
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New York is known for its sidewalks. With over 12,000 miles of sidewalks, New York is considered one of the most walkable and pedestrian-friendly cities. Like any concrete structure, sidewalks need to be well maintained. In the absence of proper maintenance, sidewalks can get dam......
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If you have been injured at work, you might be wondering what your options are and what steps you need to take to get the compensation you need. To make things easier for you, we have put together this easy-to-follow guide for filing a workers' compensation claim in New Yor......
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Working on construction sites in New York is dangerous, not just because of the inherently risky nature of construction work, but also because of the negligent failure of construction site owners, employers, and contractors to protect the workers from preventable construction haz......
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Employers in the US are required to conform to the safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Data shows that complying with these standards can reduce workplace hazards to a great extent and ensure the safety and well-being of workers. ......
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